Quebec Nordiques

The Colorado Avalanche are a National Hockey League team based in Denver, Colorado.

Founded: 1972 in World Hockey Association Joined NHL in 1979

Formerly Known As: Quebec Nordiques (1972-1995)

Arena: Pepsi Center

Uniform colors: Crimson and blue

Logo design: A crimson letter "A", with a white swoosh extending from the left side ending from a hockey puck, simulating an avalanche.

Stanley Cups won: 1995-1996, 2000-2001

Franchise history

Players of Note

Hall of Famers:

• Michele Goulet
• Peter Stastny

Current stars:

• Joe Sakic
• Peter Forsberg
• Milan Hejduk
• Rob Blake
• Paul Kariya
• Teemu Selänne
• Alex Tanguay
• Adam Foote
• Ray Bourque
• Patrick Roy

Retired Numbers:

• 33 Patrick Roy
• 77 Ray Bourque
• 99 Wayne Gretzky (retired league-wide by the NHL)

National Hockey League

Mighty Ducks of Anaheim | Atlanta Thrashers | Boston Bruins | Buffalo Sabres | Calgary Flames | Carolina Hurricanes | Chicago Blackhawks | Colorado Avalanche | Columbus Blue Jackets | Dallas Stars | Detroit Red Wings | Edmonton Oilers | Florida Panthers | Los Angeles Kings | Minnesota Wild | Montreal Canadiens | Nashville Predators | New Jersey Devils | New York Islanders | New York Rangers | Ottawa Senators | Philadelphia Flyers | Phoenix Coyotes | Pittsburgh Penguins | San Jose Sharks | St. Louis Blues | Tampa Bay Lightning | Toronto Maple Leafs | Vancouver Canucks | Washington Capitals

AHL | NHL | Stanley Cup | World Cup